Summer usually brings an increase in home and vehicle burglaries in Swisher County, according to the Swisher County Sheriff's Office.

The department shared a Facebook post on Friday with tips to keep belongings safe.

• Document valuables• Avoid posting vacation or travel photos on social media until you return so you don't tell people you won't be home• Lock your car and leave any valuables out of sight• Photograph and/or write down serial numbers for all electronics• If they don't have a serial number, put a personal identifier on it